Shaping the Global Digital Future: Bridging Divides, Empowering Communities, and Ensuring Ethical Innovation
Oxford Alumni-Silicon Valley Chapter
Session 269
Thursday, 10 July 2025
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09:00–09:45 (UTC+02:00)
Physical (on-site) participation only
Open Space Stage, Palexpo
Interactive Session
This dynamic session explores how inclusive digital transformation can be a driver for sustainable development and ethical innovation. Bringing together global experts from policy, technology, and civil society, the discussion will highlight real-world examples of how ICTs are being used to bridge digital divides, empower communities, and shape responsible tech governance. The session will emphasize cross-sector collaboration and showcase actionable strategies for creating a fairer, greener, and more inclusive digital future.
Topics
Capacity Building
Digital Divide
Digital Economy
Digital Transformation
Emerging Technologies
WSIS Action Lines
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C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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C3. Access to information and knowledge
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C4. Capacity building
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-learning
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-employment
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C11. International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals
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Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
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Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
